It's September, and fall and darkness are just around the corner. But we still think there's light ahead. Autumn is a very special time of year. The air becomes clearer, the colors deeper and the pace slows down a bit. It's the time of year when we look for the intimate and the cozy - so why not gather your colleagues in a new, inspiring setting for a festive occasion?
An autumn party is not only an occasion to celebrate community, but also a great opportunity to strengthen relationships, create motivation and recognize the efforts made throughout the year. And with the warm colors, candlelight and sensory details of autumn as a backdrop, the stage is set for evocative and memorable corporate events.
Here are our picks for this fall's theme parties.
Harvest festival - a celebration of the richness of the season
The Harvest Festival has deep roots in Danish tradition. Originally, it was a celebration of the successful completion of the grain harvest - a welcome opportunity to gather the villagers after weeks of hard work in the fields.
Everyone had contributed and everyone was celebrated. The harvest was in and Michaelmas Day, September 29, marked the end of the season's toil.
Although Michaelmas doesn't carry quite the same weight today as it did in the farming communities of yesteryear, it's still a great occasion for a fun and atmospheric company theme party.
You can celebrate this tradition with a modern twist - for example, by inviting your colleagues to your own version of the harvest festival, where community, flavors and historical surroundings come together.
For example, the party can begin with outdoor activities in Slotshaven and be enjoyed as the season changes from late summer to fall. When darkness falls, the party can move inside, where candlelight, autumn decorations and warm tones set the scene for a relaxed but elegant evening - perhaps even with dancing in the stately halls?
When?
The Harvest Festival - also known as Michaelmas - is traditionally celebrated on September 29, but is often celebrated in the days before and after, depending on what fits best into the rhythm of the year.
Autumnal lighting and decorations at the castle - it almost calls for a party
Oktoberfest in the best Bavarian style
Oktoberfest has its roots in 19th century Bavaria, where a royal wedding celebration in Munich developed into an annual folk festival with beer, music and community at its core. Since then, the tradition has spread far beyond Germany's borders and is now an international symbol of festivity, togetherness and relaxed joy - with long tables, cold draft beer and a great atmosphere as the main ingredients.
Although Oktoberfest may sound a little too much like schnitzel, bratwurst and oompah music to many ears, the company party version can be elevated to a more exclusive and refined version.
For example, you can transform one of the castle's great halls into a stylish interpretation of a German bierhalle - with elegant long tables covered with white linen and blue details, serving hand-picked specialties and cold draft beer in glass mugs. All staged in historic surroundings, where classic Bavarian atmosphere meets castle atmosphere with format.
You decide the look - but one thing is certain: An Oktoberfest at Bernstorff Castle has the potential to be an extraordinary corporate event. Here, the popular German atmosphere merges with the exclusive setting, the sublime service and the historic atmosphere.
When?
Oktoberfest traditionally runs from mid-September until the first Sunday in October, but you can plan the party when it fits best into your calendar - for example, on a Friday during the fall when the atmosphere can unfold with good food, cold beer and collegiality.
Oktoberfest - perhaps in a more refined version? Bernstorff Castle has the setting
Halloween - let the darkness descend on the party
Halloween has its roots in ancient Celtic traditions celebrating the transition from summer to winter - a time when the line between the world of the living and the dead was said to be particularly fine.
Since then, the tradition has traveled across the Atlantic and back again, and today Halloween has become a festive and imaginative occasion to gather together. Superstition and spookiness are still part of the atmosphere - but today with a twist of laughter, creativity and community in focus.
That's why Halloween is the perfect time to get your colleagues together - and what better setting than a castle? Although Bernstorff Castle, with its beautiful light and idyllic surroundings, doesn't exactly exude eeriness, you can decorate the castle halls with atmospheric, spooky details - from carved pumpkins to gothic candlesticks that create an aura of mystery and suspense.
A Halloween party at the Castle can range from a formal dinner with a macabre twist to a costume party where employees can let their creativity flow freely.
When?
Halloween is traditionally celebrated on October 31. This year, the day falls on a Friday - a perfect opportunity to round off the week with a (un)cozy and atmospheric party in good company with colleagues.
The atmospheric Bernstorff Blot is the perfect setting for a Halloween party
Autumn is calling - Bernstorff Castle has the setting
Are you looking for an extraordinary setting for an autumn company party - and help with the planning?
At Bernstorff Castle, nothing is left to chance. We are ready to plan every detail with care, and our historic halls and green surroundings provide a unique backdrop for corporate events with both personality and format.
Contact us today and let's create the most memorable party of the fall together.
